In the context of the Bible, "errors" refer to deviations from truth, mistakes, or false beliefs that can lead individuals away from God's intended path. The concept of error is addressed throughout Scripture, emphasizing the importance of adhering to divine truth and the consequences of straying from it.

Biblical Understanding of Error

1. Nature of Error: Biblically, error is often associated with sin and falsehood. It is a departure from God's truth and righteousness. Proverbs 14:12 warns, "There is a way that seems right to a man, but its end is the way of death." This highlights the deceptive nature of error, which can appear correct but ultimately leads to destruction.

2. Sources of Error: Errors can arise from various sources, including false teachings, human pride, and misunderstanding of Scripture. Jesus cautioned against false prophets in Matthew 7:15 , saying, "Beware of false prophets. They come to you in sheep’s clothing, but inwardly they are ravenous wolves." This underscores the need for discernment in identifying and rejecting erroneous teachings.

3. Consequences of Error: The Bible illustrates that errors can have severe spiritual consequences. James 5:19-20 states, "My brothers, if one of you should wander from the truth and someone should bring him back, consider this: Whoever turns a sinner from the error of his way will save his soul from death and cover over a multitude of sins." This passage emphasizes the life-and-death stakes involved in correcting error.

4. Avoiding Error: Scripture provides guidance on how to avoid error. Psalm 119:11 declares, "I have hidden Your word in my heart that I might not sin against You." Immersing oneself in God's Word is a primary defense against error. Additionally, 2 Timothy 2:15 advises, "Make every effort to present yourself approved to God, an unashamed workman who accurately handles the word of truth." This calls for diligent study and correct interpretation of Scripture.

5. Role of the Holy Spirit: The Holy Spirit plays a crucial role in guiding believers into all truth and away from error. John 16:13 promises, "However, when the Spirit of truth comes, He will guide you into all truth." The Spirit's guidance is essential for discerning truth from error.

6. Community and Accountability: The Christian community serves as a safeguard against error. Believers are encouraged to hold one another accountable and to seek counsel from mature Christians. Proverbs 27:17 states, "As iron sharpens iron, so one man sharpens another." This mutual sharpening helps prevent and correct errors.

7. Repentance and Correction: When errors are identified, the Bible calls for repentance and correction. 2 Timothy 3:16 affirms, "All Scripture is God-breathed and is useful for instruction, for conviction, for correction, and for training in righteousness." This highlights the role of Scripture in correcting errors and guiding believers back to the truth.

In summary, the Bible addresses the concept of error as a significant spiritual concern, urging believers to remain vigilant, grounded in Scripture, and reliant on the Holy Spirit to avoid and correct errors in their faith and practice.7691. shegiah -- error
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errors. Word Origin from shagah Definition error NASB Word Usage errors (1). ...
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Rejection of Errors
... Second Head of Doctrine Rejection of Errors. The true doctrine having
been explained, the Synod rejects the errors of those: ...
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Rejection of Errors
... First Head of Doctrine. Divine Election and Reprobation Rejection of Errors.
The true doctrine concerning election and reprobation ...
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Rejection of Errors
... Third and Fourth Heads of Doctrine Rejection of Errors. The true doctrine having
been explained, the Synod rejects the errors of those: ...
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Rejection of Errors
... Fifth Head of Doctrine Rejection of Errors. The true doctrine having
been explained, the Synod rejects the errors of those: ...
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The Errors of the Arians are Mentioned in the Nicene Definition of ...
... St. Ambrose's Exposition of the Christian Faith. Book I. Chapter XVIII. The errors
of the Arians are mentioned in the Nicene Definition of the Faith? ...
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How the Errors of Later Heretics have Been Condemned and Refuted ...
... Book II. Chapter I. How the errors of later heretics have been condemned
and refuted in the persons of their authors and originators. ...
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Some Errors.
... CHAPTER II. SOME ERRORS. THE BEAR-SKIN. Satan is very busily engaged in
destroying and misrepresenting God's best experiences. He ...
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The vices and Errors of the Philosophers.
... Chapter II."The Vices and Errors of the Philosophers. What noble thing
have you produced by your pursuit of philosophy? Who of ...
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Against Publishing the Errors of the Brethren.
... against publishing the errors of the brethren. HOMILY. Upon the not publishing the
errors of the Brethren, nor uttering imprecations upon enemies. ...
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Errors of the Greeks About the Deluge.
... Theophilus to Autolycus: Book III. Chapter XVIII."Errors of the Greeks
About the Deluge. For Plato, as we said above, when he ...
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Errors (15 Occurrences)
... Multi-Version Concordance Errors (15 Occurrences). 2 Timothy 2:25 He must speak
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Err (41 Occurrences)
... error" has the same original meaning as the Hebrew and Greek main words, being derived
from erro, "to wander." "To err is human," but there are errors of the ...
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Discrepancies
... Over against such a body of presuppositions, criticism, some generations later,
began to allege certain errors and discrepancies in the Bible. ...
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Inspiration (4 Occurrences)
... There are no errors in the Bible as it came from God, none have been proved to exist.
Difficulties and phenomena we cannot explain are not errors. ...
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Thessalonians (6 Occurrences)
... there (Acts 18:1-5; 1 Thessalonians 3:6). While, on the whole, the report of Timothy
was encouraging, it also showed that divers errors and misunderstandings ...
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Responsibility (17 Occurrences)
... father's family are to be responsible for all wrongdoing in relation to the holy
place: and you and your sons are to be responsible for the errors which come ...
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Ephesians (4 Occurrences)
... Contents of. The Epistle to the Colossians is mainly polemical, designed to refute
certain theosophic errors that had crept into the church there. ...
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Chasten (16 Occurrences)
... 1. (vt) To correct by punishment; to discipline; as, to chasten a son with a rod.
2. (vt) To purify from errors or faults; to refine. Multi-Version Concordance ...
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Acquit (11 Occurrences)
... iniquity. (WEB KJV JPS ASV DBY WBS YLT NAS RSV). Psalms 19:12 Who can discern
his errors? Forgive me from hidden errors. (See NAS). ...
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Error (90 Occurrences)
... error" has the same original meaning as the Hebrew and Greek main words, being derived
from erro, "to wander." "To err is human," but there are errors of the ...
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